Grading System

JUSTIN BATES

Position: OT Class: Sr School: Colorado Conference: Big 12 Ht., Wt.: 6'4, 300 40 Time: 5.41 Grade: 3.46 Selected by Dallas Cowboys Round 7, pick 5 (219 overall)

BIO: Four-year starter who played extensively at tackle and saw limited action at guard. All-Conference selection as a senior. POSITIVES: Hard working blocker best on the inside. Works to bend his knees, jolts opponents with his hands and displays pop at the point of attack. Sets with a wide base, strong in his upper body and stays square, keeping defenders in front of him. Looks to help out and turns opponents off the line. NEGATIVES: Immobile, struggles in space and lacks lateral range. Minimal skills on the second level and best in confined quarters. ANALYSIS: Productive and durable college lineman who must improve his overall body strength to have a serious shot of making it at the next level. PROJECTION: Early Sixth Round